Kolkata: Police have started an investigation after a 17-year-old sports trainee was allegedly assaulted and threatened during a road rage incident near a sports club in the Hastings area.
The incident took place around 7:30 pm on Oct 23 near the crossing of Leonard Road and Middle Road. After recording the complaint and verifying the details through a General Diary entry, Hastings Police registered a case on Oct 27 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The teen was returning home with a family member after a lawn tennis practice session when a man riding a motorcycle allegedly hit them.
Police said the accused is believed to be a resident of the Ekbalpore area. Police said legal steps are being taken and the safety of the victim’s family is being given priority. The complainant also alleged that the biker threatened the family with serious harm and warned them of further violence if they met again. The injured teen was taken to SSKM Hospital for treatment. Investigators are checking CCTV footage from the Leonard Road crossing and nearby areas to identify the motorcycle and trace the accused.